Analytical Writing
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Analytical Writing is the GRE section that evaluates test-takers’ ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and logically through structured essay responses.
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| instanceOf |
GRE test section
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| administeredBy |
ETS
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| alsoKnownAs |
GRE AWA
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GRE Analytical Writing → |
| assesses |
clarity of expression
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control of standard written English → logical organization → use of relevant examples → |
| consistsOf |
Argument task
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Issue task → |
| doesNotAssess |
factual recall
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specific content knowledge → |
| durationPerTask |
30 minutes
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| durationTotal |
60 minutes
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| evaluates |
ability to articulate complex ideas
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ability to examine claims and evidence → ability to maintain a focused and coherent discussion → ability to support ideas with relevant reasons and examples → analytical writing skills → critical thinking skills → |
| format |
essay responses
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| governedBy |
ETS scoring rubrics
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| introducedIn |
revised GRE General Test format (2011)
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| language |
English
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| medium |
computer-delivered GRE
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| partOf |
Graduate Record Examination
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| positionInTest |
typically first section of GRE
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| predecessor |
GRE Analytical Ability section
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| requiredFor |
GRE General Test
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| requires |
analysis of complex ideas
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coherent organization → development of a position → evaluation of arguments → precise use of language → |
| responseType |
typed on computer
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| scoredBy |
automated essay scoring engine
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human raters → |
| scoreIncrement |
0.5 point increments
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| scoreRange |
0–6
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| scoreUse |
admissions decisions
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placement or remedial writing decisions → scholarship considerations → |
| targetPopulation |
prospective MBA students
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prospective graduate students → |
| usedBy |
business schools
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graduate schools → |
Referenced by (4)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
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Analytical Writing
("GRE Analytical Writing")
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Analytical Writing ("GRE AWA") → |
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GRE
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hasSection |
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Analytical Writing
("GRE Analytical Ability section")
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predecessor |